United States Coast Guard

FOREIGN FREIGHT VESSEL

EXAMINATION BOOK

Name of Vessel Flag

No Change
IMO Number Case Number

Date Completed Priority Points

Location

Vessel Built in Compliance with SOLAS: 60 74 74/78 NA

Exam Type

Annual Reexamination
Port State Control Officers

1. 3.
2. 4.

CG-840 FV
Rev. 1/01
Deficiency Summary Worksheet: Use of Foreign Freight Vessel Examination Book:
This examination book is intended to be used as a job aid by Coast Guard
Name of Vessel VIN
port state control officers during boardings of foreign-flagged freight
vessels only. This book contains an extensive list of possible examination
items. It is not, however, the Coast Guards intention to inspect all items
Deficiency MSIS Reqt. Issued / listed. As a port state responsibility, port state control officers must verify
Code Date Completed that the vessels and their crews are in substantial compliance with
international conventions and applicable US laws. The depth and scope of
the examination must be determined by the port state control officers
based on their observations.
This document does not establish or change Federal laws or regulations.
References given are only general guides. Refer to IMO publications,
CFRs, the Port State Control Job Aid, NVICs, or any locally produced cite
guides for specific regulatory references. Although not all items in this
book are applicable to all vessels, Section 1 should be filled out in its
entirety at each examination and reexamination.
NOTE: Guidance on how to examine foreign freight vessels can be found
in MSM Volume II, Chapter D5: Procedures Applicable to Foreign Freight
Vessels.
Guide to Examinations:
o

Annual examination and reexamination

Annual examination only
Expanded examination as required
Deficiencies identified should be listed with MSIS codes. At completion of These three stages are only a general guide. Each port state control
inspection/examination, any outstanding deficiencies shall be entered in officer should determine the depth of the examination necessary. A
MIDR or PSDR as appropriate. All deficiencies found (outstanding and checked box should be a running record of what has been examined by
completed) shall be entered in the Deficiency Summary. Worklist items, the port state control officer. It does not imply that the entire system has
which serve only as memory joggers to complete inspection/examination been examined or that all or any items are in full compliance.
(e.g., test emergency fire pump), should not be coded as deficiencies. NOTE: A reexamination normally includes an examination of the vessels
documents, certificates, and licenses, in addition to a walk-through of the
MSIS Codes for Deficiencies: vessel.
BS Ballast DC Dry Cargo IC I/C Engine Pre-inspection Items Post-inspection Items
BI Bilge ES Electrical LS Lifesaving Review MSIS records. Issue letters/certificates to
BA Boiler, Aux. FF Firefighting MI Miscellaneous PSVH vessel.
BM Boiler, Main FL Fuel NS Navigation VFIP Record of deficiencies
CS Cargo GS General Safety PP Propulsion Obtain copies of forms to be Complete MSIS entries within
issued. 48 hours.
DM Deck Machinery HA Habitation SS Steering
PSAR VFLD
DL Doc., Lics., Pmts. HU Hull MSDS VFIP
PSDR

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Notes: Section 1: Administrative Items

IMO Applicability Dates:

Reference Date

SOLAS 1960 26 MAY 65

SOLAS 1974 25 MAY 80
1978 Protocol to SOLAS 1974 01 MAY 81
1981 Amendments (II-1 & II-2) 01 SEP 84
1983 Amendments (III) 01 JUL 86
Various additional amendments to SOLAS

MARPOL 73/78 Annex I 02 OCT 83

MARPOL 73/78 Annex II 06 APR 87
MARPOL 73/78 Annex III 01 JUL 92
MARPOL 73/78 Annex V 31 DEC 88

IBC Code After 01 JUL 86

BCH Code Prior to 01 JUL 86

COLREGS 1972 15 JUL 77

Various additional amendments to COLREGS

Load Line 1966 21 JUL 68

STCW 1978 28 APR 84

1991 Amendments 01 DEC 92
1994 Amendments 01 JAN 96
1995 Amendments 01 FEB 97

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Detention Information: Vessel Information:
Classification Society
NOTE: Complete prior to recommendation.

Verify owner (from DOC or COFR), operator, and mailing address.

ISM Issuer: Same as above?
Verify owners agent.
Yes No If not the same, which
Verify last and future drydock dates and locations. Recognized Organization?
NOTE: The period of validity for ISM documents should correspond to the following list.
If dual classed, who will respond? If they do NOT, ISM documents should be further investigated.
Which agency issued the documents that have major problems? o 5 years = Full term (SMS and DOC) o 12 months = Interim (DOC)
o 6 months = Interim (SMC) o 5 months = Short term (SMC)

Last Drydocking Date Next Drydocking Date

What is the date of the last survey conducted for those items that have
problems? Location of Last Drydocking

Date of Last Class Survey

What are the vessels plans to deal with the problems?

Outstanding conditions of class or non-conformities
Last Port of Call Next Port of Call

What is the crews attitude toward the problems?

Cargo Current Operations

Call Sign No Change

Is the detention ISM related? If so, include ISM certification information (VFID)
in the Detention Report to G-MOC.
Gross Tons No Change
(VFMD)
Notes: Built Date (use delivery date) No Change
(VFCD)
Overall Length (in feet) No Change
(VFMD)
Vessel Description:
Container Vessel Bulk Carrier
Vehicle Carrier Other

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 Requiring Corrective Measures Prior to Departure

Endors.
Date
(DETENTION)

Deficiencies render a vessel unfit to

proceed to sea or an unreasonable risk to

Date
Exp.
the environment.

Issue COTP order (PWSA)

Issue
Date
or detain under the control
provisions of the
applicable international
convention.

Issued
Port
Recommend civil penalty No
action?
Yes

ID #
Document in Port Safety
Discrepancy Report Require LOU or
(PSDR) Surety Bond

Agency
Issuing
Examples include the following:
Excessive wastage, corrosion, pitting, holes, or damage to the
hull, cargo hatches, fire main, or other vital system.

Document of Compliance (DOC)

Inoperable emergency fire pump or emergency generator.

International Load Line (ILL)

International Tonnage (ITC)

Name of Certificate

Safety Management (SMC)

International Oil Pollution

Inability to lower lifeboats.

Cargo Ship Safety (CSS)

Inoperable lifeboat motors (i.e., will not start).

Prevention (IOPP)
Crew incompetent to carry out duties (e.g., fire or boat drills,
cargo transfer, stability calculations, etc.).

No Change

No Change

No Change

No Change

No Change

No Change
Licenses invalid.
Safe Manning Document not on board.

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 Requiring Corrective Measures Prior to Return to U.S.
o Bridge log
Pre-arrival tests conducted
33 CFR 164.25
STCW 95 I/14

(NO DETENTION) Casualties (navigation equipment and steering gear 33 CFR 164.53
failures reported)
Steering gear drills
Emergency steering drills

Deficiencies are violations of U.S. laws or

regulations or international conventions
o Exemptions to SOLAS certificates SOLAS 74/78 I/4

and pose no immediate threat to the

environment or adversely affect the
Pollution Prevention Records:
o
vessels seaworthiness.
Current pollution prevention records
Person-in-charge 33 CFR 155.700
Transfer equipment tests and inspections 33 CFR 156.170
Assign compliance date as Declaration of Inspection

33 CFR 156.150
the day following the vessels
departure. Oil record book (Part 1) (spot-check) MARPOL Ax. I/20
Each operation signed by person-in-charge 33 CFR 151.25
Each complete page signed by master

No Book maintained for 3 years
Recommend civil penalty
action? Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan MARPOL Ax. I/26.1
Yes Approved by flag state / class society 33 CFR 151.26
Contact numbers correct

Immediate Actions List
Document in Port Safety Vessel response plan 33 CFR 155.1045
Require LOU or (vessels carrying oil as secondary cargo)
Discrepancy Report (PSDR) 33 CFR 155.1030
Surety Bond

Examples include the following:

Charts or nautical publications not currently corrected.
Portable hoses have not been tested but appear in good
condition.
Actual location of safety equipment deviates from the vessel Notes: ____________________________________________________
safety plan.
__________________________________________________________
Electrical fixtures in paint locker not appropriately certified for
safe usage in hazardous location. (Operational controls, such __________________________________________________________
as disconnecting the electrical power source or removing __________________________________________________________
flammables from the space, may satisfactorily remove risk to
vessel.) __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

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 Section 6: Appendices Section 3: General Examination Items
Navigation Safety:
o
Recommended Port State Control Procedures:
Charts and publications for US waters/ 33 CFR 164.33
intended voyage
The following flowcharts contain information gleaned from the Marine
Current and corrected charts
Safety Manual Volume II, Chapter D2. The port state control officer should
be familiar with this chapter as well as the information pertaining to Port US Coast Pilot
State Control examinations contained in MSM Volume II, Chapters D1 Sailing directions
Foreign Vessel Exams (General), D5Foreign Vessel Exams (Freight), Coast Guard Light List
and D4Targeting of Foreign Vessel Boardings. Tide tables
Tidal current tables
Considering the seriousness of the deficiencies, the OCMI or COTP must International Rules of the Road
determine the appropriate control action to impose on these vessels to Inland Rules of the Road
ensure the safety of the vessel, the port, and the environment. The degree International Code of Signals

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of control imposed, as well as the authority used to exercise control, must Plotting equipment 33 CFR 164.35
be consistent with the nature of the deficiencies.
Operationally test radar(s) and ARPA 33 CFR 164.35
The following definitions and terms of reference are used in the MSM to 33 CFR 164.37
2 required if over 10,000 GT 33 CFR 164.38
describe key elements of Port State Control enforcement: Operate independently

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Clear Grounds. Evidence that the vessel, its equipment, or crew do not ARPA acquires targets
correspond substantially to the requirements of the relevant conventions or Compasses 33 CFR 164.35
that the master or crew members are not familiar with essential shipboard Illuminated gyrocompass with repeater at stand
procedures relating to the safety of vessels or the prevention of pollution. Illuminated magnetic compass

o
Control. Control is the process of imposing a port states or flag states Current deviation table
authority over a vessel to ensure that its structure, equipment, operation Test electronic depth sounding device and 33 CFR 164.35
and crew meet applicable standards. The process is affected by any recorder
verbal or written directives from the OCMI/COTPs or their representatives, Accurate readout
which require action or compliance by the vessel.
Test all transducers

o
Detention. Detention is a control action that restricts a vessels right of Continuous recorder (chart)
free movement. The imposition of a restriction on the movement of a Electronic position fixing device 33 CFR 164.41
vessel constitutes a detention regardless of whether or not a delay from a

o
Location accurate
vessels normal or expected itinerary occurs. Detentions may be carried
out under the authority of the applicable international convention, the Ports Indicators 33 CFR 164.35
and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) or a Customs hold. Illuminated rudder angle indicator
Intervention. An intervention is a control action taken by a port state, Centerline RPM indicator
which interposes the port states authority over a foreign flag vessel in Propeller pitch (CPP systems)
order to cause the vessel to be brought into compliance with an applicable Speed and distance indicators 33 CFR 164.40
international convention. Interventions are undertaken by a port state Lateral thrusters
when a vessels flag state has not, can not, or will not exercise its Notes: ____________________________________________________
obligations under an international convention to which it is a party. This
may include requesting appropriate information, requiring the immediate or __________________________________________________________
future rectification of deficiencies, detaining the vessel, or allowing the __________________________________________________________
vessel to proceed to another port for repairs.
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Pollution Prevention: Emergency source of power (radio)

SOLAS 74/78 IV/13

Independent of ships power system
Equipment
1 or 6 hour time duration
Test automatic stopping device required for MARPOL Ax. I/6 Battery system
discharge

Battery charger
Segregation of oil fuel and water ballast systems MARPOL Ax. I/14
NAVTEX

Oily residue tank (discharge arrangements, SOLAS 74/78 IV/7.1.4
MARPOL Ax. I/17
homogenizers, incinerators, etc.)
Radio installation

Witness operational test of emergency shutdown 33 CFR 155.780 SOLAS 74/78 IV/6.2
Safe installation
Human Factors STCW Table A-III
Independent lighting
Oil and oily mixtures MARPOL Ax. I Marked with call sign
Responsible officer familiar with handling of
sludge and bilge water
Quantity of residues generated General Health and Safety



Capacity of holding tanks
Capacity of oil water separator
Note any inadequacies in reception facilities
o Accident Prevention and Occupational Health COMDTINST 16711.12A
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used; advise master to report these to flag Rails, guards, protective clothing and equipment,

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state warning signs posted in crew work areas
Garbage MARPOL Ax. V Crew accommodations COMDTINST 16711.12A
Note any inadequacies in reception facilities
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used; advise master to report these to flag Habitable conditions
state Adequate lighting and ventilation
Crew familiar with Annex V requirements Free of cargo and stores
Individual berths
Machinery Spaces: o Hospital space

COMDTINST 16711.12A
ILO 147
Communication between navigating bridge Designated for ships 500 GT with 15 or more
SOLAS 74/78 II-1/37 crew on voyage of more than 3 days
and machinery space Not used for stowage or berthing
Two means, one of which must be an engine order
o
Properly operating toilet
telegraph
Galley

Tested COMDTINST 16711.12A

ILO 147
Emergency source of electrical power Sanitary conditions
SOLAS 74/78 II-1/43
SOLAS 74/78 II-1/44 Hot and cold-running water
Location Adequately equipped to prepare food
Generator and/or batteries tested under load Mess hall provided for crew
Emergency lighting

Notes: ____________________________________________________ Notes: ____________________________________________________

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Fire Protection: o Side shell, accessible structural members,

ICLL 66 Reg. 1
decks, cargo hatches and superstructure
Structural fire protection SOLAS 74/78 II-2/42, 43,
44, 46, 47 49, & 50 Fractures, corrosion, wastage, pitting or damage to
Bulkheads and decks meet applicable fire integrity the extent that it may impair ships seaworthiness
requirements Excessive doublers, postage stamp inserts, cement
Openings (e.g., doors, ductwork, electrical wires, boxes or soft patches
piping, etc.) constructed so that they do not destroy Welding burn marks or other evidence of recent
fire resistance of bulkheads repair work


Manual and automatic fire doors examined / tested Load line marked in accordance with certificates ICLL 66 Regs. 4 - 9
Hailing port
Fire detection, fire alarm, and automatic SOLAS 74/78 II-2/52
sprinkler systems fitted where required and Name

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operating properly Railings

Ventilation systems SOLAS 74/78 II-2/48

Hatch covers
Holes in covers
ICLL 66 Regs. 13 - 16

Main inlets and outlets of all ventilation spaces can Frames pulling away
be closed from outside ventilated space
Power ventilation capable of being shutdown from
Gaskets / compression bar

outside ventilated space Coaming

Hydraulics systems
Fire pumps
o
SOLAS 74/78 II-2/4 Wastage / coatings
Fire main activated; water pressure satisfactory
Watertight/weathertight openings

(energize forward-most and highest hydrants)

Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers Watertight doors, gaskets, dogs ICLL 66 Reg. 12
SOLAS 74/78 II-2/18.7
protected by an appropriate fire extinguishing Other openings (means of securing) ICLL 66 Regs. 13 - 18
Vents, air pipes and closing appliances

arrangement ICLL 66 Regs. 19 & 20

Special arrangements in machinery spaces SOLAS 74/78 II-2/11

Ground Tackle:

Machinery space ventilating fans can be shut down
from outside spaces
All openings capable of being closed from outside
Anchor and windlass (spot-check)
Foundations
machinery spaces
Drive units
Machinery driving forced / induced draft fans, oil
fuel transfer pumps, and other fuel pumps fitted Guards
with remote shutdowns located outside space Covers for moving parts
concerned Brake pads
Deck fittings
Electrical (wiring) or hydraulic piping

Notes:____________________________________________________ Notes: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________
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 Lights, shapes, and sound signals 72 COLREGS
o
Lifesaving Equipment:
Lifeboats / rescue boats
Navigation lights
Sound signals Required number SOLAS 74/78 III/26
Distress signals Hull integrity and fittings

SOLAS 74/78 III/19.2

Engine starts
Radio log

SOLAS 74/78 IV/17

Stbd Lifeboat Port Lifeboat Lifeboats
Radio operation SOLAS 74/78 IV/7 Engine equipped Engine equipped Wooden

Transmit on 2182 MHz and Ch. 6, 13, 16, 70 Engine tested Engine tested Fiberglass
INMARSAT communications SOLAS 74/78 IV/7.1.5 Lifeboat lowered Lifeboat lowered Steel
Covered

o
Cargo Operations: Free fall lifeboat with rescue boat

Hazmat Davit system

Structure and foundation
SOLAS 74/78 III/19.2
SOLAS 74/78 III/48
Emergency Response Information 49 CFR 172.600
Roller tracks
Packages properly marked and labeled 49 CFR 172.300-450
Lubrication (evidence of use)
All labeled and placarded cargoes listed on DCM 49 CFR 176.30
Falls; end for end / renew (2.5 / 5 years)

o
Proper stowage and segregation 49 CFR 176, Subparts No obstructions to lowering

C&D
Embarkation area SOLAS 74/78 III/11.7
Human Factors: determine if personnel are STCW Table A-II/III No obstructions
familiar with the following items: Embarkation ladder
Hazardous material regulations 49 CFR 176.57 Launching instructions SOLAS 74/78 III/9

o
Special requirements (e.g., loading, segregation, Emergency lighting
firefighting equipment, etc.) for particular cargoes
Liferafts SOLAS 74/78 III/19
Dangers posed by the cargo
Required number SOLAS 74/78 III/26
Measures to be taken for cargo emergencies
Stowage SOLAS 74/78 III/29
Float-free arrangement
Hydrostatic release / weak link
Annual servicing (hydrostatic release and inflatable SOLAS 74/78 III/19.8.1
liferaft) SOLAS 74/78 III/19.9.1
17 months, if Administration-approved
Launching instructions posted
SOLAS 74/78 III/9
Bow / stern station
Lashed down on deck or in marked location
Lifejackets available
Notes: ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ Notes: ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

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 Companys training program conducted in
accordance with STCW
STCW I/14 o Portable fire extinguishers (spot-check) SOLAS 74/78 II-2/6.5

NOTE: Documented procedures established to ensure Good condition / available for immediate use
new personnel and personnel transferred to new Located on stations
assignments are given proper familiarization with their Serviced at periodic intervals

o
duties.
Proper documentation International shore connection

o
SOLAS 74/78 II-2/19
Training conducted before crew is assigned
shipboard duties Means of escape from accommodation,
Essential instructions are documented and machinery, and other spaces

provided before sailing

Two required (some exceptions) SOLAS 74/78 II-2/45
Crew familiar with SMS issues Dead end corridors
Ships officers
Documented procedures o Fire doors (spot-check) SOLAS 74/78 II-2/46
SOLAS 74/78 II-2/47
Preventative procedures for essential Machinery space and stair towers
equipment
Reporting requirements for non-conformities
Not tied or blocked open
Installed closure devices working
o
and able to identify typical scenarios that may
result in a documented non-conformity
Fire detection systems (spot-check)
Master and chief engineer familiar with internal
audit procedures (e.g., know how many audits Smoke / fire alarms SOLAS 74/78 II-2/13
required per year and have participated in at least Remote pull stations

SOLAS 74/78 II-2/11.8

one) in addition to requirements for ships officers

Smoke / flame / heat detectors and sensors SOLAS 74/78 II-2/53
Documented maintenance system
Test operation of fire main system
Documented in writing and computerized versions
Readily available and in language understood by
Required number of fire pumps SOLAS 74/78 II-2/4
those who use them Location of pumps
Procedures are followed Pumps, hydrants, piping, hoses, and nozzles in SOLAS 74/78 II-2/21

good condition and available for immediate use

Records maintained
Vessel-specific procedures are documented Structural fire protection (spot-check) SOLAS 74/78 II-2/42
in writing and address the following areas:
NOTE: Not mandatory that they follow the exact format Bulkheads
listed below. Insulation
Preventative maintenance Ventilation
Navigation Penetrations
Bunkering operations
Emergency preparedness
Pollution prevention
Technical procedures
Communications Notes: ____________________________________________________
Notes: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

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 o

Marine sanitation device

Type (I, II, or III) 33 CFR 159.7
Abandon Ship Drill: Nameplate 33 CFR 159.55
General alarms / signals Familiarity with duties Boat operation Placard 33 CFR 159.59
Muster lists Provide equipment Egress procedures
Muster of crew Familiarity with equipment Davit-launched liferaft drill Machinery Spaces:
Crew response
Language understood by crew
Lower lifeboat
Brake operation
Communication w/ bridge
Lighting
o Main and auxiliary machinery installations
General housekeeping SOLAS 74/78 I/11(a)
Lifejackets Engine start Fire hazards
(SOLAS 74/78 III/18.3; MSM Vol. II/D5.C.7.h) Shock and electrical hazards SOLAS 74/78 II-1/45.1
Personnel hazards (moving parts not protected, hot SOLAS 74/78 II-1/26
Location: Time to Water: surfaces, etc.)
Leaking fuel oil piping or fittings
Notes: Sea chests, sea valves / spool pieces in good
condition
Tank tops and bilges free of oil SOLAS 74/78 II-2/15
Watertight doors SOLAS 74/78 II-1/23
Hand / power operation
Local / remote control
Alarm
o Steering gear machinery SOLAS 74/78 II-1/29
Linkages
Hydraulic leaks
Ram guides

Lubrication
Operationally test main and auxiliary steering SOLAS 74/78 II-1/29
gear
28-second operation (if applicable)
Systems operate independently
Unusual vibrations / leaks
Ram hunting
Limit switches
Communications with bridge
Steering gear instructions (block diagram)

Notes: ____________________________________________________
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